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Chicken nuggets recalled over possible salmonella risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall for Compliments brand uncooked chicken nuggets.The CFIA issued the recall Wednesday, saying the chicken nuggets could be contaminated with ...
Feb 27, 2019 A food recall has been issued for Compliments brand chicken nuggets. (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)

Though slow, sellers say long-term Sask. cannabis sales model preferred
One cannabis store owner in Saskatchewan believes low supply in the months following legalization could be one reason the province's cannabis sales are much lower than in other Canadian jurisdictions....
Feb 27, 2019 Legal cannabis sales are lagging behind in Saskatchewan when compared to other parts of the country. (file photo/CKOM News Staff) : Tyler Marr

N.B. seeks higher debt limit in case of emergencies
Staff at the City of North Battleford want to have a little more financial elbow room in case it encounters any high priority emergencies in the future.Council authorized city administration to apply ...
Feb 26, 2019 The City of North Battleford is looking at increasing its available limit for long-term debt. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

RCMP investigating after home shot at on Moosomin First Nation
Police are investigating after someone's home was shot at Monday on the Moosomin First Nation. Battlefords RCMP said they received the complaint around 10 p.m. and found damage consistent with bullets...
Feb 26, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr

City outlines snow removal priorities
North Battleford residents concerned about high windrows of snow piled around their properties caused by the city's snowplows may be able to get some help.At council's meeting Monday, Utilities Direct...
Feb 26, 2019 The City of North Battleford discussed its snow removal plan at Monday's council meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

Anti-racism forum, march planned in N.B.
The Battlefords will be a hub for the area for a series of events coming up that focus on raising awareness and helping put a stop to racism. The activities coincide with the International Day for the...
Feb 25, 2019 Lori Nicotine, centre, joins others in an anti-racism march in North Battleford. The annual march will take place this year on March 21. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown

City to begin sidewalk snow removal bylaw blitz
Property owners with sidewalks not clear of snow and ice could find themselves in possession of a ticket over the first week in March. The city's Community Saftey Officers (CSO) will perform an enforc...
Feb 25, 2019 Get out the shovels North Battleford. The city's CSOs will be performing an enforcement blitz of the Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw in March. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr

Silvernagle shines in Sydney and leaves the Battlefords and province proud
Rachel, Chelsea, Jennifer, and now Robyn.Rinks synonymous with excellence in curling gained a new name during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in North Battleford's Robyn Silvernagle. After finally b...
Feb 25, 2019 Robyn Silvernagle's rink returned from their first appearance at the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts finishing third. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr

Silvernagle finishes with bronze at Scotties
In her first ever Scotties Tournament of Hearts appearance, Robyn Silvernagle and Team Saskatchewan are heading home from Sydney, N.S., with a bronze medal.North Battleford's Silvernagle, along with S...
Feb 24, 2019 Robyn Silvernagle. Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW

Sask. drops to Alberta in tight match, will face Ontario for spot in final
Robyn Silvernagle will need a win Sunday morning to punch her ticket to the championship final at the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Team Saskatchewan 11-7 fell in a thrilling tight affair to Alb...
Feb 23, 2019 Robyn Silvernagle's rink will play Rachel Homan's Ontario rink for a spot in the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts championship final. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr